The revitalisation of thermal areas in the bagnoli district (Naples) as a chance for tourism development in the campania region in the context of selected European experiences
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Dec 26, 2019
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Published Online: Dec 26, 2019
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Received: Jul 07, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2019-0042
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Basic information about the thermal facilities in the districts of Bagnoli and La Pietra_
L.p. | Name of a thermal facility | Period of functioning | Location | Subsequent use of the building after the closure of the thermal facility and current state of development and functions |
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1 | Serse Rocco | around 1850 –1950s. | at the intersection of Lavigna street and Nuova Bagnoli street, across the street from the thermal facility Manganella | facility still exists (ownership of the Pisa family), slightly modified, holds a residential function, geothermal waters were cemented |
2 | Gaetano Manganella | 1831–1960s | along Nuova Bagnoli street, from the intersection, coming out of Lavigna street to Bagnoli Square | resignation of the Manna family from geothermal activity, devastation of the building, construction of an eight-storey residential unit |
3 | Domenico Tricarico | 1882–1977/78 | Bagnoli Square, from the beach side | facility restored several times, it provided shelter for the population after the earthquake in 1980, then it was sold to the group Corsicato De Santis, it was later established as a hotel school functioning until 2017, currently abandoned property |
4 | La Sirena | end of 19th c.–end of 1950s | Bagnoli Square, next to the thermal facility Tricarico | facility still exists, is partly degraded and in parts is inhabited by the descendants of Salvatore Masullo |
5 | La Ravaschieri | end of 19th c.–1970s | Pozzuoli street no. 5, near Bagnoli Square | facility was demolished, the Marine institute in Naples was built in its place, today National Technical Nautical Institute |
6 | Gennaro Masullo (afterwards Cotroneo) | 1834–end of 1950s | from Bagnoli Square in the direction of Pozzuoli after the intersection with Messina avenue | in 1922 the complex was sold to the family Cotroneo, and after its closing the facility was partly demolished. A 6-storey residential building was constructed in its place. The remains of the thermal facilities are scarce, the building is abandoned and to this day it is accompanied by Bathhouse |
7 | Di Leo | beginning of 20th c.– end of 1950s | along Nuova Napoli street, at the height of La Pietra | villa with panoramic terrace, renewed, currently serves as residential area (family Avallone) |
8 | Vitolo Calatura | end of 19th c.–end of 1950s | La Pietra, next to the thermal facility Di Leo, before the administrative border Pozzuoli | building renovated several times, currently serves as residential area |
9 | Aurora Patamia | 1865–1950s | along La Pietra street | building was sold after the death of A. Patamia, currently serves as residential area |
10 | La Pietra – Pipera | 1850–end of 1950s | along Nuova Napoli street, at the height of La Pietra | facility is partially preserved, with a pool built for athletes |
11 | Lettieri | no data | along La Pietra, the accurate location is missing | lack of information due to inaccurate location |